This document discusses the evolution of extreme programming practices at IDeaS for their ETL projects. It describes how their practices started with Hilstar and evolved through Opera and Pegasus to incorporate techniques like test-driven development, pair programming, continuous integration, and greater tester involvement. This led to benefits like reduced bugs, faster development cycles, and easier adaptation to change. The document also outlines future areas to improve like refactoring, sandbox environments, polyglot programming skills, and joint application development with vendors.